| Lineup | New Mexico State | PG - Doug Witherington (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. 2 stl. SG - Phillip Shelley (fresh) 11 pts. 2 ast. SF - Nathan Gibson (fresh) 6 reb. PF - Troy Oh (fresh) 5 pts. C - William Vizcarra (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. | |
| Lineup | Utah State | PG - Paul Bryant (fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. SG - Richard Gordon (fresh) 8 pts. SF - Gary Batson (fresh) 6 pts. PF - Charles Alexander (fresh) 6 pts. 4 reb. C - Michael Prevost (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. | |
| 20:00 | Utah State | Gary Batson inbounds the ball | 33-35 |
| Game Plan | New Mexico State | New Mexico State is playing a motion offense and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Utah State | Utah State is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| 19:53 | Utah State | Richard Gordon clanks a shot from just outside the lane | 33-35 |
| 19:52 | New Mexico State | William Vizcarra grabs the board | 33-35 |
| 19:37 | New Mexico State | Michael Prevost is called for the reach on Nathan Gibson - foul #2 on Michael Prevost, team foul #1 | 33-35 |
| 19:26 | New Mexico State | Troy Oh can't connect on an uncontested fadeaway from close range | 33-35 |
| 19:25 | New Mexico State | Phillip Shelley tips it in | 35-35 |
| 19:04 | Utah State | William Vizcarra denies the turnaround by Gary Batson | 35-35 |
| 19:02 | New Mexico State | Phillip Shelley pulls down the rebound | 35-35 |
| 18:42 | New Mexico State | William Vizcarra misses short on a fadeaway from close range | 35-35 |
| 18:41 | Utah State | The rebound goes to Richard Gordon | 35-35 |
| 18:21 | Utah State | Nathan Gibson steals it from Gary Batson | 35-35 |
| 17:55 | New Mexico State | William Vizcarra buries a jumper from the left side | 37-35 |
| 17:48 | Utah State | Richard Gordon comes up short on the 3 pointer from the right corner | 37-35 |
| 17:47 | Utah State | Michael Prevost tips it in | 37-37 |
| 17:24 | New Mexico State | William Vizcarra makes the driving attempt near the basket on a great pass from Troy Oh | 39-37 |
| 17:06 | Utah State | Gary Batson misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the right wing | 39-37 |
| 17:04 | New Mexico State | Nathan Gibson pulls down the rebound | 39-37 |
| 17:02 | New Mexico State | Phillip Shelley loses the ball out of bounds in the backcourt | 39-37 |
| Subs | New Mexico State | Gary Baldwin (PG), Maurice Walker (SG), James Hemby (SF), Anthony Holloway (PF), Dennis Shannon (C) Doug Witherington, Phillip Shelley, Nathan Gibson, Troy Oh, William Vizcarra | |
| Subs | Utah State | Larry Callanan (PG), William Smith (SG), Dennis Powers (SF), Arthur Leonard (PF), Mark Loggins (C) Paul Bryant, Richard Gordon, Gary Batson, Charles Alexander, Michael Prevost | |
| 16:44 | Utah State | Arthur Leonard makes the jumper from the right side | 39-39 |
| 16:15 | New Mexico State | James Hemby lays it in on a great pass from Maurice Walker | 41-39 |
| 16:04 | Utah State | Mark Loggins hits a jumper from the right block set up by Larry Callanan | 41-41 |
| 15:43 | New Mexico State | Gary Baldwin can't connect on a jumper from the right side | 41-41 |
| 15:42 | Utah State | Arthur Leonard grabs the defensive rebound | 41-41 |
| Lineup | New Mexico State | PG - Gary Baldwin (fresh) 2 pts. SG - Maurice Walker (fresh) 1 ast. SF - James Hemby (fresh) 4 pts. PF - Anthony Holloway (fresh) 2 pts. C - Dennis Shannon (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. | |
| Lineup | Utah State | PG - Larry Callanan (fresh) 2 ast. SG - William Smith (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Dennis Powers (fresh) 2 reb. PF - Arthur Leonard (fresh) 4 pts. 5 reb. C - Mark Loggins (fresh) 2 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 15:26 | Utah State | Anthony Holloway steals the ball from William Smith | 41-41 |
| 15:15 | New Mexico State | Mark Loggins picks off the pass by Dennis Shannon | 41-41 |
| 15:02 | Utah State | Dennis Powers is fouled on the floor by Gary Baldwin - foul #1 on Gary Baldwin, team foul #1 | 41-41 |
| Subs | New Mexico State | Ronald McDole (PG), Phillip Shelley (SG), Nathan Gibson (SF), Troy Oh (PF), William Vizcarra (C) Gary Baldwin, Maurice Walker, James Hemby, Anthony Holloway, Dennis Shannon | |
| Subs | Utah State | Richard Blauser (PG), Richard Gordon (SG), Gary Batson (SF), Charles Alexander (PF), Eric Boudreau (C) Larry Callanan, William Smith, Dennis Powers, Arthur Leonard, Mark Loggins | |
| 14:46 | Utah State | Gary Batson misses badly on a jumpshot from the left wing but he's fouled by Troy Oh - foul #1 on Troy Oh, team foul #2 | 41-41 |
| Subs | New Mexico State | Doug Witherington (PG) Ronald McDole | |
| Subs | Utah State | Michael Prevost (C) Eric Boudreau | |
| 14:46 | Utah State | Gary Batson makes the 1st free throw | 41-42 |
| 14:46 | Utah State | Gary Batson misses the 2nd free throw | 41-42 |
| 14:46 | New Mexico State | Nathan Gibson snags the defensive board | 41-42 |
| 14:31 | New Mexico State | William Vizcarra connects on the 3pt shot from the right corner on a great pass from Doug Witherington | 44-42 |
| 14:10 | Utah State | Michael Prevost misses long on a 3pt shot from the left corner | 44-42 |
| 14:09 | New Mexico State | The rebound goes to Troy Oh | 44-42 |
| 14:04 | New Mexico State | Doug Witherington misses long on a floater from the left block but the foul's on Charles Alexander - foul #1 on Charles Alexander, team foul #2 | 44-42 |
| Subs | New Mexico State | Ronald McDole (SG) Phillip Shelley | |
| Subs | Utah State | | |
| 14:04 | New Mexico State | Doug Witherington makes the 1st free throw | 45-42 |
| 14:04 | New Mexico State | Doug Witherington makes the 2nd free throw | 46-42 |
| 13:46 | Utah State | Richard Gordon connects on the 3 pointer from the right corner on a nice dish by Gary Batson | 46-45 |
| 13:30 | New Mexico State | Richard Blauser is called for the reach on William Vizcarra - foul #4 on Richard Blauser, team foul #3 | 46-45 |
| Subs | New Mexico State | Gary Baldwin (PG), Maurice Walker (SF), Dennis Shannon (PF) Doug Witherington, Nathan Gibson, Troy Oh | |
| Subs | Utah State | Paul Bryant (PG), Dennis Powers (SF), Arthur Leonard (PF), Eric Boudreau (C) Richard Blauser, Gary Batson, Charles Alexander, Michael Prevost | |
| 13:15 | New Mexico State | The short jumper by William Vizcarra is denied by Arthur Leonard | 46-45 |
| 13:14 | Utah State | Eric Boudreau grabs the defensive rebound | 46-45 |
| 12:55 | Utah State | Dennis Powers can't connect on a floater from the left wing | 46-45 |
| 12:54 | Utah State | Dennis Powers snags the offensive board | 46-45 |
| 12:43 | Utah State | Arthur Leonard is whistled for traveling | 46-45 |
| Subs | New Mexico State | Phillip Shelley (SG), James Hemby (C) Ronald McDole, William Vizcarra | |
| Subs | Utah State | William Smith (SG), Mark Loggins (C) Richard Gordon, Eric Boudreau | |
| 12:22 | New Mexico State | Maurice Walker is by himself and knocks in the fadeaway jumper from the free throw line on a nice dish by Gary Baldwin | 48-45 |
| 12:01 | Utah State | Arthur Leonard misses short on a 3pt jumper from straight away | 48-45 |
| 11:59 | Utah State | Dennis Powers grabs the offensive rebound | 48-45 |
| 11:49 | Utah State | Mark Loggins can't connect on a turnaround near the basket but he's fouled by Gary Baldwin - foul #2 on Gary Baldwin, team foul #3 | 48-45 |
| Subs | New Mexico State | Doug Witherington (PG), Nathan Gibson (SF), Anthony Holloway (PF) Gary Baldwin, Maurice Walker, Dennis Shannon | |
| Subs | Utah State | Larry Callanan (PG), Gary Batson (SF), Charles Alexander (PF) Paul Bryant, Dennis Powers, Arthur Leonard | |
| 11:49 | Utah State | Mark Loggins makes the 1st free throw | 48-46 |
| 11:49 | Utah State | Mark Loggins makes the 2nd free throw | 48-47 |
| 11:35 | New Mexico State | Doug Witherington clanks a 3pt shot from the left corner | 48-47 |
| 11:33 | Utah State | Charles Alexander grabs the defensive rebound | 48-47 |
| Lineup | New Mexico State | PG - Doug Witherington (fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. 2 stl. SG - Phillip Shelley (fresh) 13 pts. 2 ast. SF - Nathan Gibson (fresh) 8 reb. PF - Anthony Holloway (fresh) 2 pts. 2 stl. C - James Hemby (fresh) 4 pts. | |
| Lineup | Utah State | PG - Larry Callanan (fresh) 2 ast. SG - William Smith (fresh) 3 pts. 1 ast. SF - Gary Batson (fairly fresh) 7 pts. PF - Charles Alexander (fresh) 6 pts. 5 reb. C - Mark Loggins (fairly fresh) 4 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 11:14 | Utah State | Mark Loggins's pass is intercepted by Doug Witherington | 48-47 |
| 10:52 | New Mexico State | Mark Loggins swats the short shot by James Hemby | 48-47 |
| 10:51 | Utah State | Charles Alexander pulls down the rebound | 48-47 |
| 10:46 | Utah State | Larry Callanan scores on a 3 pointer from the right corner set up by William Smith | 48-50 |
| 10:37 | New Mexico State | Larry Callanan is called for the reach on Doug Witherington - foul #1 on Larry Callanan, team foul #4 | 48-50 |
| Subs | New Mexico State | Maurice Walker (SG), Troy Oh (PF), William Vizcarra (C) Phillip Shelley, Nathan Gibson, James Hemby | |
| Subs | Utah State | Richard Gordon (SG), Michael Prevost (C) William Smith, Mark Loggins | |
| 10:26 | New Mexico State | William Vizcarra is hacked by Larry Callanan - foul #2 on Larry Callanan, team foul #5 | 48-50 |
| Subs | New Mexico State | Ronald McDole (PG) Doug Witherington | |
| Subs | Utah State | Arthur Leonard (SF) Gary Batson | |
| 10:07 | New Mexico State | William Vizcarra connects on the driving attempt from the baseline | 50-50 |
| 09:52 | Utah State | William Vizcarra is called for the reach on Charles Alexander - foul #2 on William Vizcarra, team foul #4 | 50-50 |
| Subs | New Mexico State | Gary Baldwin (PG) Anthony Holloway | |
| Subs | Utah State | Paul Bryant (PG), Dennis Powers (SF) Larry Callanan, Charles Alexander | |
| 09:42 | Utah State | Maurice Walker is called for the reach on Dennis Powers - foul #1 on Maurice Walker, team foul #5 | 50-50 |
| 09:29 | Utah State | Dennis Powers knocks in the 3 pointer from the right wing | 50-53 |
| 09:12 | New Mexico State | Troy Oh misses long on a runner near the basket | 50-53 |
| 09:11 | Utah State | Arthur Leonard snags the defensive board | 50-53 |
| 08:58 | Utah State | Richard Gordon misses short on a 3 from the right wing but the foul's on Ronald McDole - foul #1 on Ronald McDole, team foul #6 | 50-53 |
| Subs | New Mexico State | Doug Witherington (PG), Phillip Shelley (SG), Nathan Gibson (SF), Dennis Shannon (PF) Gary Baldwin, Ronald McDole, Maurice Walker, Troy Oh | |
| Subs | Utah State | Charles Alexander (PF), Eric Boudreau (C) Arthur Leonard, Michael Prevost | |
| 08:58 | Utah State | Richard Gordon makes the 1st free throw | 50-54 |
| 08:58 | Utah State | Richard Gordon makes the 2nd free throw | 50-55 |
| 08:58 | Utah State | Richard Gordon makes the 3rd free throw | 50-56 |
| 08:43 | New Mexico State | William Vizcarra buries a jump hook near the basket | 52-56 |
| 08:25 | Utah State | Phillip Shelley steals the ball from Dennis Powers | 52-56 |
| 08:11 | New Mexico State | William Vizcarra is alone and drills a jumper from the right block on a great pass from Phillip Shelley | 54-56 |
| 07:59 | Utah State | Paul Bryant's pass is intercepted by Dennis Shannon | 54-56 |
| 07:48 | New Mexico State | Phillip Shelley misses badly on a 3pt jumper from the right corner | 54-56 |
| 07:46 | Utah State | Paul Bryant grabs the defensive rebound | 54-56 |
| 07:21 | Utah State | Dennis Powers loses the dribble to Phillip Shelley | 54-56 |
| Lineup | New Mexico State | PG - Doug Witherington (fairly fresh) 7 pts. 2 ast. 3 stl. SG - Phillip Shelley (fairly fresh) 13 pts. 3 ast. 3 stl. SF - Nathan Gibson (fairly fresh) 8 reb. PF - Dennis Shannon (fresh) 2 pts. 3 reb. 2 stl. C - William Vizcarra (fairly fresh) 17 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Utah State | PG - Paul Bryant (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 3 ast. SG - Richard Gordon (fairly fresh) 14 pts. SF - Dennis Powers (fairly fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. PF - Charles Alexander (fairly fresh) 6 pts. 6 reb. C - Eric Boudreau (fairly fresh) | |
| 06:57 | New Mexico State | Doug Witherington is whistled for an offensive foul - foul #3 on Doug Witherington, team foul #7 | 54-56 |
| Subs | New Mexico State | Gary Baldwin (PG), Maurice Walker (SG), Anthony Holloway (SF), Troy Oh (PF), James Hemby (C) Doug Witherington, Phillip Shelley, Nathan Gibson, Dennis Shannon, William Vizcarra | |
| Subs | Utah State | Richard Blauser (PG), William Smith (SG), Gary Batson (SF), Arthur Leonard (PF), Michael Prevost (C) Paul Bryant, Richard Gordon, Dennis Powers, Charles Alexander, Eric Boudreau | |
| 06:28 | Utah State | Gary Batson misses short on a 3 pointer from the left wing | 54-56 |
| 06:26 | New Mexico State | Troy Oh snags the defensive board | 54-56 |
| 06:02 | New Mexico State | Arthur Leonard is called for the reach on Troy Oh - foul #1 on Arthur Leonard, team foul #6 | 54-56 |
| 05:47 | New Mexico State | Gary Batson takes the ball from James Hemby | 54-56 |
| 05:29 | Utah State | Richard Blauser misses long on a jumper from the right wing | 54-56 |
| 05:27 | New Mexico State | Gary Baldwin gets the rebound | 54-56 |
| 05:15 | New Mexico State | Anthony Holloway misses badly on a jump hook in the paint but he's fouled by Gary Batson - foul #2 on Gary Batson, team foul #7 | 54-56 |
| Subs | New Mexico State | Doug Witherington (PG), Nathan Gibson (SF), Dennis Shannon (C) Maurice Walker, Troy Oh, James Hemby | |
| Subs | Utah State | Richard Gordon (SG), Charles Alexander (PF), Mark Loggins (C) William Smith, Arthur Leonard, Michael Prevost | |
| 05:15 | New Mexico State | Anthony Holloway misses the 1st free throw | 54-56 |
| 05:15 | New Mexico State | Anthony Holloway misses the 2nd free throw | 54-56 |
| 05:15 | Utah State | Richard Gordon gets the rebound | 54-56 |
| 04:51 | Utah State | Richard Gordon buries a 3pt shot from the right wing on a great pass from Richard Blauser | 54-59 |
| 04:38 | New Mexico State | Doug Witherington is open and scores on a 3pt attempt from the right wing | 57-59 |
| 04:26 | Utah State | The short jumper by Richard Blauser is denied by Nathan Gibson | 57-59 |
| 04:24 | New Mexico State | Gary Baldwin grabs the defensive rebound | 57-59 |
| 03:59 | New Mexico State | Charles Alexander takes the ball from Gary Baldwin | 57-59 |
| 03:31 | Utah State | Richard Blauser makes the 3pt shot from straight away on a nice dish by Charles Alexander | 57-62 |
| 03:31 | New Mexico State | New Mexico State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 57-62 |
| Subs | New Mexico State | Phillip Shelley (SG), Maurice Walker (SF), Troy Oh (PF), William Vizcarra (C) Gary Baldwin, Nathan Gibson, Anthony Holloway, Dennis Shannon | |
| Subs | Utah State | William Smith (SG), Dennis Powers (SF), Arthur Leonard (PF), Michael Prevost (C) Richard Gordon, Gary Batson, Charles Alexander, Mark Loggins | |
| 03:23 | New Mexico State | William Vizcarra can't finish the layup | 57-62 |
| 03:22 | Utah State | Michael Prevost snags the defensive board | 57-62 |
| Lineup | New Mexico State | PG - Doug Witherington (fresh) 10 pts. 2 ast. 3 stl. 3 pf. SG - Phillip Shelley (fresh) 13 pts. 3 ast. 3 stl. SF - Maurice Walker (fresh) 2 pts. 1 ast. PF - Troy Oh (fresh) 5 pts. 2 reb. C - William Vizcarra (fresh) 17 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk. | |
| Lineup | Utah State | PG - Richard Blauser (fresh) 5 pts. 1 ast. 4 pf. SG - William Smith (fresh) 3 pts. 2 ast. SF - Dennis Powers (fresh) 3 pts. 4 reb. PF - Arthur Leonard (fresh) 4 pts. 6 reb. 2 blk. C - Michael Prevost (fresh) 7 pts. 4 reb. | |
| 02:53 | Utah State | Arthur Leonard knocks in the floater from the baseline on a great pass from Richard Blauser | 57-64 |
| 02:38 | New Mexico State | Doug Witherington clanks a runner from the left block | 57-64 |
| 02:36 | New Mexico State | The offensive rebound goes to Doug Witherington | 57-64 |
| 02:24 | New Mexico State | Phillip Shelley buries a 3pt shot from the right corner | 60-64 |
| 02:24 | Utah State | Utah State calls a full timeout (2 :30 3 full remaining) | 60-64 |
| Subs | New Mexico State | Nathan Gibson (SF) Maurice Walker | |
| Subs | Utah State | Richard Gordon (SG), Charles Alexander (PF) William Smith, Arthur Leonard | |
| 02:17 | Utah State | Charles Alexander is hacked by Troy Oh - foul #2 on Troy Oh, team foul #8 | 60-64 |
| 02:17 | Utah State | Charles Alexander makes the 1st free throw | 60-65 |
| 02:17 | Utah State | Charles Alexander makes the 2nd free throw | 60-66 |
| 02:15 | New Mexico State | Troy Oh is called for the offensive foul in the backcourt - foul #3 on Troy Oh, team foul #9 | 60-66 |
| 02:03 | Utah State | Charles Alexander misses the runner from close range | 60-66 |
| 02:02 | New Mexico State | Nathan Gibson snags the defensive board | 60-66 |
| 01:54 | New Mexico State | Nathan Gibson misses badly on a floater from the left wing | 60-66 |
| 01:52 | Utah State | Richard Blauser grabs the defensive rebound | 60-66 |
| 01:46 | Utah State | Richard Gordon misses long on a 3pt jumper from straight away | 60-66 |
| 01:44 | New Mexico State | The rebound goes to William Vizcarra | 60-66 |
| 01:35 | New Mexico State | Troy Oh misses long on a turnaround in the paint | 60-66 |
| 01:33 | New Mexico State | Nathan Gibson tips it but misses | 60-66 |
| 01:31 | New Mexico State | Troy Oh snags the offensive board | 60-66 |
| 01:16 | New Mexico State | Doug Witherington misses long on an open pull-up jumper from the left side but the foul's on Richard Blauser - foul #5 on Richard Blauser, team foul #8 | 60-66 |
| Subs | New Mexico State | | |
| Subs | Utah State | Paul Bryant (PG), Gary Batson (SF) Richard Blauser, Dennis Powers | |
| 01:16 | New Mexico State | Doug Witherington makes the 1st free throw | 61-66 |
| 01:16 | New Mexico State | Doug Witherington makes the 2nd free throw | 62-66 |
| 01:06 | Utah State | Richard Gordon is whistled for a carry | 62-66 |
| 00:40 | New Mexico State | Troy Oh hits the front of the rim on the jumpshot from the right wing | 62-66 |
| 00:38 | New Mexico State | Nathan Gibson snags the offensive board | 62-66 |
| Game Plan | New Mexico State | New Mexico State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and a 2-3 zone (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Utah State | Utah State is playing a motion offense and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| 00:35 | New Mexico State | Doug Witherington is by himself and knocks in the 3pt shot from the right wing on a great pass from Phillip Shelley | 65-66 |
| Game Plan | New Mexico State | New Mexico State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Utah State | Utah State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| 00:33 | Utah State | Gary Batson is hacked by Doug Witherington in the backcourt - foul #4 on Doug Witherington, team foul #10 | 65-66 |
| 00:33 | Utah State | Gary Batson makes the 1st free throw | 65-67 |
| 00:33 | Utah State | Gary Batson makes the 2nd free throw | 65-68 |
| Game Plan | New Mexico State | New Mexico State is playing a motion offense and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Utah State | Utah State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| 00:29 | New Mexico State | Gary Batson steps in front of the Doug Witherington pass in the backcourt | 65-68 |
| 00:26 | Utah State | Nathan Gibson is called for the reach on Gary Batson - foul #2 on Nathan Gibson, team foul #11 | 65-68 |
| Subs | New Mexico State | | |
| Subs | Utah State | Dennis Powers (PF) Charles Alexander | |
| 00:26 | Utah State | Gary Batson misses the 1st free throw | 65-68 |
| 00:26 | Utah State | Gary Batson misses the 2nd free throw | 65-68 |
| 00:26 | New Mexico State | William Vizcarra snags the defensive board | 65-68 |
| 00:12 | New Mexico State | Doug Witherington comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the right wing | 65-68 |
| 00:10 | New Mexico State | William Vizcarra gets the offensive rebound | 65-68 |
| 00:08 | New Mexico State | Doug Witherington is fouled on the floor by Paul Bryant - foul #2 on Paul Bryant, team foul #9 | 65-68 |
| 00:08 | New Mexico State | Doug Witherington misses the 1st free throw | 65-68 |
| 00:08 | Utah State | Michael Prevost gets the rebound | 65-68 |
| 00:08 | Utah State | Utah State calls a full timeout (2 :30 2 full remaining) | 65-68 |
| 00:07 | Utah State | Phillip Shelley is called for the reach on Dennis Powers in the backcourt - foul #1 on Phillip Shelley, team foul #12 | 65-68 |
| 00:07 | Utah State | Dennis Powers makes the 1st free throw | 65-69 |
| 00:07 | Utah State | Dennis Powers makes the 2nd free throw | 65-70 |
| Game Plan | New Mexico State | New Mexico State is playing a quick shot offense (quick shot) and intentionally fouling (+2) | |
| Game Plan | Utah State | Utah State is playing a spread offense (hold ball) and a fullcourt press (+2) | |
| 00:02 | New Mexico State | Doug Witherington comes up short on the 3pt jumper from the right wing | 65-70 |
| 00:00 | New Mexico State | William Vizcarra pulls down the offensive rebound | 65-70 |